NMSF News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Bernalillo County 4-H Fair is underway at Expo New Mexico with large animal shows and the livestock sale highlighting the final days of the show. This event is open to the public and runs through Friday, Aug. 1.

4-H is the largest youth development organization in America, helping kids find their spark, build real world skills, and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners. In 4‐H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.

The Bernalillo County 4-H Fair is ongoing with the remainder of the schedule below:

Tuesday, July 29, 2025: Horse Show/Community Youth Day

• 9 a.m.: Horse Show – ALL DAY
• 9 a.m. – noon: 4-H exploration day for youth and public
• Make & Takes projects
• Animal meet & greet
• Exhibit stations

Large Animal Show – SWINE

• 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Market Swine Show
• Confirmation
• Showmanship
• ▪ Exploration Age (ages 5-8)
• ▪ Novice
• ▪ Junior
• ▪ Senior
• ▪ Grand Drive

Wednesday, July 30, 2025: Large Animal Shows

• 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Youth Hall Exhibits Open
• Livestock Show ALL DAY – Breaks will be determined as needed
• 8 a.m.: Goat Show:
• Dairy Goat
• Confirmation
• Showmanship
• Exploration Age (ages 5-8)
• Novice
• Junior
• Senior
• Grand Drive

9 a.m.: Market Goat/Breeding Goats/All other Goats:

• Confirmation
• Showmanship
• Exploration Age (ages 5-8)
• Novice
• Junior
• Senior
• Grand Drive
• Lamb Show to follow Goats
• Confirmation
• Market
• Breeding
• Fiber
• Showmanship
• Exploration Age
• Novice
• Junior
• Senior
• Grand Drive
• Exhibition Show
• Alpaca

LUNCH BREAK

• Dairy Cattle Show
• Confirmation
• Showmanship
  • Novice
  • Junior
  • Senior
  • Grand Drive
• Beef Show to follow Dairy Cattle
• Market Steers
  • ▪ Confirmation
• Breeding Beef
  • ▪ Confirmation
• Beef Showmanship
  • Novice
  • Junior
  • Senior

Thursday, July 31, 2025, Large Animal Round Robin

• 9 a.m.: Youth Hall Exhibits Open to Public Viewing
• 9 a.m.: Large Animal Round Robin – Pre-Meeting
• 10 a.m.: Large Animal Round Robin Show
• 1 p.m.: Speech Contest
• 2:30 p.m.: Costume Contest + Adult Youth Show
• 4 p.m.: Awards Set-up
• 6 p.m.: Youth Hall Closes
• 6 p.m.: Awards
• Sale Order
• Sale Set-Up

Friday, Aug. 01, 2025

• 4 p.m.: Sale Registration opens
• 5 p.m.: Dinner
• 6 p.m.: Auction